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Diet Dilemma

I must stop eating Snickers I can’t fit in my knickers Have less food on my plate Won’t moan about my weight 08~23~14 Written for Chastuska Me Contest Sponsored by Dr Ram Mehta Rhyme scheme AABB ~awarded 5th place ~

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Olusegun Arowolo

Date: 9/17/2014 10:22:00 PM

Lovely piece,Jan...Congrats on your well deserved win.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/24/2014 4:04:00 PM

Thanks for the lovely comment:-) Hugs jan xxx

John Lawless

Date: 9/16/2014 9:51:00 PM

snicker....snicker....very droll chastushka.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/17/2014 3:51:00 AM

Thanks John:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 9/16/2014 3:51:00 PM

Congratulations, Jan on a very hilarious write! I enjoyed this piece - better than the Snickers! Congratulations on your wonderful win!Pandita

Jan Allison
Date: 9/16/2014 3:53:00 PM

LOL Thanks Pandita for your lovely comment and your continued support:-) Hugs Jan xxxx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/16/2014 3:45:00 PM

so cute, Jan, especially the first two lines. How did I ever miss this one? and CONGRATS.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/16/2014 3:48:00 PM

You know me Andrea I love to try and amuse if I can:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/16/2014 2:19:00 PM

Jan, I'm going to print this one and paste it on my refrigerator door. Well said! Congratulations, Carolyn

Jan Allison
Date: 9/16/2014 2:55:00 PM

LOL Carolyn it is purely a fictitious write I lost nearly 6 kilos in 3 months and am trying to put a bit back on:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Roy Jerden

Date: 9/16/2014 11:32:00 AM

Back for congrats! Cheers, Roy

Jan Allison
Date: 9/16/2014 11:35:00 AM

Thanks Roy _ wrote a limerick the other day called 'big billy' you may like it I think;-) hugs Jan xxx

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 9/16/2014 8:01:00 AM

Dropping back with my congratulations for this funny Chastushka.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/16/2014 10:35:00 AM

Thanks Brenda as ever for your support:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 9/16/2014 7:56:00 AM

Congrats Jan.an excellent win....hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 9/16/2014 10:35:00 AM

Thanks as ever for your support and friendship Tim:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 9/16/2014 7:28:00 AM

Congrats on your win, Jan....I'll buy you a Snicker bar when I next see you:) hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 9/16/2014 7:42:00 AM

I will hold you to that Paul!!!..I will expect a hug and a Snickers when we meet in October:-) hugs Jan xx

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 9/16/2014 6:31:00 AM

Congrats on the win in my contest and thanks for the support, Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 9/16/2014 7:40:00 AM

Many thanks Dr Mehta:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 8/28/2014 9:29:00 AM

Nicely done Jan. Good luck.

Jan Allison
Date: 8/28/2014 9:34:00 AM

Thanks for dropping by Brenda:-) Hugs Jan xx

Roy Jerden

Date: 8/25/2014 4:44:00 PM

Good one, Jan! BTY, I would capitalize Snickers as a brand name. Also there may be a typo - Dilema is spelled Dilemma, I think. Cheers, Roy

Jan Allison
Date: 8/25/2014 4:46:00 PM

Thanks Roy I will correct - it didnt show up my 'smell chequer' can't be working lol :-) Hugs Jan xxx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/25/2014 5:54:00 AM

Great one..So much truth within your lines..Aren't those snickers good though..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 8/25/2014 7:28:00 AM

They are delicious! Hugs jan xxx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/23/2014 2:17:00 PM

:)))) - love it,Jan ..... so funny ...... eat your snickers ..... it's Saturday !!! - Luck in contest - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 8/23/2014 2:26:00 PM

LOL Anne Lise - it's is just for fun am going to be good and keep the snickers for another day as I have just had a turkish delight mmmmm :-)Hugs Jan xxx

Kyle Kriticos

Date: 8/23/2014 10:09:00 AM

Hahaha this was very well written. And koodos to you for writing about this :) ps I too am a victim of rhe stickers factory

Jan Allison
Date: 8/23/2014 11:00:00 AM

I am like most women I love Chocolate LOl this was just for fun for a contest:-) hugs jan xxx

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/23/2014 9:32:00 AM

:) Love snickers....Also BOUNTY! ;) Yes...eating those make one bountiful! ;) Oh dear....Rolly Polly me salutes you! Hugs.....and good luck on contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 8/23/2014 9:39:00 AM

Oh Plain chocolate Bounty i could eat one now - mmmmm SUCH a shame hubby and son dont eat them or snickers LOL. Hugs as ever jan xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 8/23/2014 8:17:00 AM

Are you stealing my snickers? lol....hugs Tim

Tim Smith
Date: 8/23/2014 8:34:00 AM

If I had 4 on Tuesday..I would have had none on Wednesday :)....luckily I have a good metabolism and burn more calories than I take in :)

Jan Allison
Date: 8/23/2014 8:24:00 AM

Nooo Tim I would never steal anything even chocolate! I purchased a packet of 4 on Tuesday - hubby and son dont like them (shame tee hee) so I still have 3 left - I am happy to share:-) Hugs Jan xxxx

Paul Callus

Date: 8/23/2014 8:06:00 AM

This must be quite a dilemma for you Jan! It's not an easy choice. But I heard say that dark chocolate might solve the problem. Nothing to lose by giving it a try:) gl in contest. // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 8/23/2014 8:10:00 AM

It is just a fun poem Paul believe me it doesn't apply to me ... Since dad's illness I have actually lost almost a stone in weight so a few snickers wont hurt me:-) Hugs Jan xxx